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Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

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Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2008 and completed a residency at Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus.Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 16 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with M Health Fairview University of MN. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Subacute Endocarditis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Subacute Endocarditis
Aortic Repair
Thoracentesis
Subacute Endocarditis
Aortic Repair
Thoracentesis
Subacute Endocarditis
Aortic Repair
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lung Transplant
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin Grafts
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
    National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Inc.
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 625-3902
  2. 2 University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
    420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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  3. 3 Hennepin Healthcare
    701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 873-3000
  4. 4 HCMC CSC Pharmacy
    715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview University of MN.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN